Notice ID: 36C24223Q1218
Description
VA VISN 2 Health Care Network, consisting of nine healthcare systems and all their associated facilities located in New York/New Jersey require online web access to a cross-searchable drug information database that includes international references for health care providers and patients
Scope of Work
A solution is needed that enables users to search across one platform rather than multiple platforms. This methodology provides a more efficient manner of retrieving necessary information to meet the clinical mission of serving Veterans within VISN 2.
The content of this repository should include review of FDA-approved and investigational drugs, along with over-the-counter preparations. This would include, but not be limited to, information regarding dosage, pharmacokinetics, cautions, interactions, clinical applications, and comparative drug efficacy. Additionally, summaries of clinically relevant primary literature as it relates to pharmacological substances and their utilization.
This requires a package of databases that contain information on drugs and clinical information which include information on chemical, pharmaceutical and related biological substances and clinical information. The databases must include: drug reviews, drug guidelines, clinical reviews and information from prescription drug labeling. The online platform must allow quick searches across all resources simultaneously in one search statement.
Information is based on nationally recognized quality standards and includes graded recommendation and evidence information as a way to embed evidence-based medicine into clinical operations and to ensure that clinical decisions are in compliance with the latest national quality standards and evidence-based practices.
Objectives
- VISN 2 staff needs access to an online drug information database to meet the mission of providing quality health care to Veterans.
- The reference must be able to search selected resources with one query and one interface.
- Access is required 24/7 for all staff at VISN 2 facilities.
- Remote access capabilities are required for users desiring that capability.
